Kollam Canal
Kollam Canal | |
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National Waterway-3) | |
Status | Under renovation |
Navigation authority | Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation |
History | |
Date of first use | 1880 |
Geography | |
Start point | Ashtamudi Lake (in the North) |
End point | Paravur Lake (in the South) |
Kollam Canal or Quilon Canal or Kollam Thodu is a 7.7 km long canal system passing through the city of
History
The Kollam canal was built on 1880 and is a bustling part of 560 km long
Relevance and developments
Kollam Canal is a part of Kollam Canal development project. Authorities have already spent ₹13 crore on renovating and reviving Kollam Canal.
The canal is connecting
The transportation system through Kollam Canal is intended for providing facilities for passenger and cargo transportation at cheaper rates. The waterway has tremendous tourism potential too. It connects
A full-fledged intra-city water transportation system, as like the one existing in the city of
Controversies
The development activities of Kollam Thodu is happening in a very slow pace. There are allegations about sand mining happening instead of channel development and misappropriation of development funds. The canal is used as dumping ground in various parts by shops and establishments in the area.[10] A bridge which was under construction over Kollam Canal near Chamakada called Kallupalam collapsed while construction injuring a worker.[11]
See also
References
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